"The RECCO system is a search-and-rescue technology designed to help professionals locate people buried in avalanches or lost in the outdoors. Today, it is integrated into millions of pieces of ski and outdoor equipment worldwide."
"At its core, the system is simple. It consists of two parts: a detector used by rescuers and a reflector built into your gear. The detector emits a directional radar signal. When that signal hits a reflector, it bounces back, guiding rescuers toward the source."
"The idea for RECCO traces back to a tragedy. In 1973, an avalanche in Åre, Sweden, highlighted the lack of effective tools to locate buried victims. One of those involved in the rescue, Magnus Granhed, helped pioneer what would become the RECCO system."
"Despite its usefulness, RECCO is often misunderstood. It does not replace an avalanche transceiver."
RECCO is a search-and-rescue technology designed to locate individuals buried in avalanches or lost outdoors. It consists of a detector used by rescuers and a passive reflector embedded in gear. The system was developed after a tragic avalanche in 1973 in Sweden, which highlighted the need for effective locating tools. Over the years, the technology has evolved from heavy detectors to lightweight, portable devices. Despite its effectiveness, RECCO is often misunderstood and does not replace avalanche transceivers.
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